Today is iPod day.I haven’t had a “not” day for a long time, so I’m going to suggest today be “not iPod” day (with all due respect to the late Steve Jobs).

Rather than putting earbuds in your ears (regardless of whether it is an iPod, an iPhone, or some other device), pay attention to the world around you.If you are exercising, notice the sights and sounds that are around you.Consider talking to the people around you at home or at the coffee shop. Don’t get me wrong.I love listening to music or books when I run.It motivates me, keeps my attention and probably increases the frequency of exercising.But, I have also noticed that when I don't plug in on my run, I see, hear, feel, think and experience more. I am more in touch with my body and my spirit and even can focus more on the actual experience of my run.

So, just for today, unplug and see how it feels. Maybe, if it feels good, try it again in a few days or a week. It might just start a trend.

It’s information overload day today.I think many of us, even geeks like me who like to research everything, experience information overload frequently.Sometimes information can be a great ally.We go into a situation fully informed and better able to ask the right questions or work towards an ultimate solution.Sometimes, though, information, even useful information, leaves us feelingtired, overwhelmed, disengaged or frustrated.One of the reasons I love being a HeartMath™Coach/Mentor and teaching people about HeartMath™ is that it is a great tool to use when you are feeling information overload.The quick opportunity to achieve what we call a state of coherence -- before tackling the information in front of you, while you are analyzing information from all different sources, or even when you are trying to figure out where to turn to find the right information – can make all of the difference not only in how you feel but actually in how you assimilate and react to the information. You will both feel less stressed about the information and make better decisions.

Do you want to learn more about HeartMath™ ? Email me, I would love to talk to you about it.

It’s world smile day today.It’s easy to feel overwhelm with all that is going on in the world, in our work lives and/or schools lives and even in our personal lives.Therefore, all the more reason to celebrate World Smile Day.When you smile do you find that you feel better perhaps just a little bit happier or with a little more sense of well-being?I know I do.When someone smiles at me I also feel just a little bit better, a little lighter and more centered.Even when Pepper seems to be smiling, perhaps most of all when Pepper seems to be smiling, I feel calmer and happier.So just for today, smile just for yourself.Then smile, and even say hello to all of the people you pass.See how it feels - -if it feels good, try it again tomorrow.

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A little about me and why I am doing this.

I am passionate about working with people to help them achieve their goals through making healthier nutrition and wellness choices. My particular interest is in working with people who are seeking to make choices to help to prevent cancer or its recurrence. I believe that through healthy food choices, avoiding toxins, and taking steps to reduce stress and be happier, it is easier to achieve life goals and to stay healthier. Because of my passion, I am a holistic health coach, a distributor of Ava Anderson Non Toxic Products, and a one-on-one provider for Heart Math.